Periodic serologic testing to monitor antibody concentrations after completion of the hepatitis B vaccine three-dose series is not recommended.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 9, 2005

Mr. Gary E. Thomas
100 Bohl Drive
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Dear Mr. Thomas:

The requirements for disinfection as referenced in CPL 2-2.44C, the Directive for Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

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April 13, 1994

Darrell E. Anderson, PE., CIH, CSP
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
443 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

Dear Mr. Anderson:

This is in response to your letter of December 17, 1993, requesting clarification of the requirements for disinfection as referenced in CPL 2-2.44C, the directive for the Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030. We apologize for the delay in the response. We also thank you for forwarding your decontamination/disinfection information to our staff for review.

OSHA requires the use of a tuberculocidal disinfectant to clean up blood or body fluids.

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May 6, 1994

Edward A Schmidt, MPH, CIC
Environmental Microbiologist/
Environmental Sanitarian
The ServiceMaster Company
One ServiceMaster Way
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-1700

Dear Mr. Schmidt:

Requirements for covered beverages at nurses' stations.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 17, 2006

Ms. Barbara Caporusso, RN
22 El Camino Court
Coram, New York 11727

Dear Ms. Caporusso:

Acceptable time lapse for "annual" training.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 24, 2007

Mr. D. C. Skinner
Employer Management Technical Policy Consultant
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
One Government Center, Suite 1236
Toledo, Ohio 43604

Dear Mr. Skinner:

Clarification on providing first aid training and maintenance of medical records under OSHA's BBP standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 5, 2007

Mr. Bruce Sutherland
Quintiles Laboratories Limited
5500 Highlands Parkway
Suite 600
Smyrna, Georgia 30082

Dear Mr. Sutherland:

Whether shielding is required when removing Becton Dickinson's blood tubes with a Hemoguard® closure.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 29, 2007

Ms. Linda King, MSOH, MT(ASCP)SC
Quality Assurance Analyst/Safety Officer
Mercy Integrated Laboratories
2222 Cherry Street
Toledo, Ohio 43608

Dear Ms. King:

The necessity for the standard and the standard's requirements, as well as other pertinent regulations.

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A review of the publication "Safety News" as it relates to the OSHA regulation 1910.1030.

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August 1, 1994

Mr. Charles H. Williams
Director, Codes and Standards
National Electrical Contractors Association
Suite 1100
3 Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to your letter of July 7, addressed to Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, in which you requested a review of the publication "Safety News" as it relates to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens".

OSHA Regulation 1910.1030 and the Applicability to Electric Utilities.

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August 2, 1994

Mr. David D. Cahill
Construction Safety Specialist
Black & Veatch Architects
and Engineers
8400 Word Parkway
Post Office Box 8405
Kansas City, Missouri 64114

Dear Mr. Cahill:

Thank you for your letter regarding your concerns about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens," and the applicability to electric utilities.